Do contraceptives increase my risk of cancer? Many women worry that using certain types of birth control can increase their risk of cancer. The information below provides all the facts you need to make an informed choice when concerned about contraceptives and cancer .
Most important health checks for women’s wellness October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, but in truth, every month should be focused on the good health of women. The earlier illness is detected, the more effectively it can be treated.
Cost of contraceptives: Choosing between short-term contraceptives and LARC You may be wondering what really is the difference between long term contraceptives and short term contraceptive methods?
What is HPV and how can a vaccine protect me? HPV, the human papillomavirus, is a sexually transmitted infection that causes most cases of cervical cancer in women.
Cervical cancer: Are you at risk? September is cervical cancer awareness month in South Africa, and we’re taking a look at the facts that every woman needs to know about this serious but largely detectable disease.
Top 5 sexual health checks for women Women face a unique set of sexual healthcare issues that can be different to men’s. Knowing what to look out for, and which annual checks to have, can keep you healthy and detect illness or chronic ailments as early as possible.
This Women’s Day, we’re celebrating 20 years of freedom and democracy in South Africa: 20 years of equal rights, and 20 years of empowering women through education and the right to choose.
The importance of early pregnancy detection For some women, the tell-tale signs of pregnancy are all there, even in the early stages: Their periods stop, they experience morning sickness (which can actually last all day!) and they’re tired all the time. But for other women, the early stages of pregnancy can go almost unnoticed, because…
Being unsure about STIs is nothing to be embarrassed about – loads of other people have the same questions you do. Ignorance is not bliss friends. It’s this fear of getting the lowdown that gets a person in trouble in the first place! Here, we’ve put together the 8 most frequently asked questions (and answers)…
Marie Stopes South Africa joins millions around the globe in mourning the loss of one of the world’s most respected leaders, Nelson Mandela.
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